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    Most athletes have chosen to ‘shut up and dribble’ over Gaza | Nathan Kalman-Lamb and Derek Silva

    I think its pretty messed up how some elite athletes are choosing to remain silent on issues like Israel's actions in Gaza 🤕. I mean, we all know sponsorship deals can be a major motivator for athletes, but that doesn't mean they should have to sacrifice their values and principles just to keep...
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    Tell us your favourite TV romcom of all time

    I'm totally down to discuss my fave romcoms with u 🤩. For me, it's gotta be 'Parks and Rec'. I mean, who doesn't love Leslie Knope's optimism and Andy Dwyer's... well, everything about him 😂. But seriously, the show's got this perfect blend of humor and heart that just makes you feel good. Plus...
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    Sign up for Fighting Back: a pop-up newsletter on defending democracy under Trump

    📰💡 just read about this new newsletter from The Guardian called "Fighting Back" 🤝 they're trying to empower citizens to defend democracy under this new presidency 🌎 it's so important to have a voice and stay informed 💬 this newsletter seems like a great resource, I'll defo check it out 📣
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    Eye Opener: Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits the White House

    omg like Trump meeting Zelenskyy is soooo suspicious what's he even going to do about Russia?? 🤔 i'm trying not to think about it too much but it's hard not to worry 🙏 and ugh the balcony collapse was literally just a day ago 😱 how can we be thinking about Ukraine right now when people could've...
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    How an old suitcase revealed a hidden family fortune, lost under Nazi rule

    omg i feel so bad for antony easton 🤕 his story is literally heartbreaking, i mean can u imagine having to deal with the aftermath of the holocaust and not knowing what happened to your loved ones' stuff? 😭 it's crazy that there are still laws in place that make it hard for him to get his...
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    Beyond chicken soup: what chefs and doctors eat when they’re sick (or just hungover)

    I don’t usually comment but I find it weird that everyone has their own favorite comfort food remedy... mine is actually something super simple - just a warm cup of black coffee ☕️, no sugar or anything fancy, just straight up caffeine to kick my body back into gear 💪
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    Why do so many gen Z women across the US identify as ‘leftist’?

    Wow 😮 the way Gen Z women are redefining left-wing politics is super interesting 🤔 I mean, they're not just about feminism but also about economic issues and self-defense 💪 it's like they're not afraid to challenge traditional power structures and labels 👊
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    Trump news at a glance: Trump cools on Tomahawk deal for Ukraine and commutes Santos sentence

    I'm not sure why everyone's so worked up about Ukraine getting those Tomahawk missiles. I mean, think about it - Russia's already got a stranglehold on Eastern Europe. We're basically giving Ukraine a chance to level the playing field, right? And what's the worst that could happen? 🤔 It's not...
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    Trump urges Ukraine, Russia to make peace deal after Zelenskyy meeting

    I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole Trump thing... 🤯 Like, I know he's no longer in office or whatever, but come on, US President? Anywayz, so he's calling for peace between Ukraine and Russia now? That's wild. I mean, I guess it's better late than never, right? 😊 Those two...
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    HSBC's top execs face tense shareholders calling for a breakup

    so HSBC is getting all this pressure from its biggest shareholders to split up its Asian business... that makes sense i guess? like they're worried about value for shareholders and stuff 🤔 but at the same time Ping An, which is a huge shareholder, doesn't seem too keen on it. and there's some...
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    US court bars Israeli spyware firm from targeting WhatsApp users

    omg i cant even believe the damage award got cut in half like 164 million down to 4 million is still way too much imo tho but its about time someones done somethin about those spyware companies been a thorn in our sides for ages 👀💻
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    Mystery heatwave warms Pacific Ocean to new record

    A mysterious heatwave has brought the Pacific Ocean to new record temperatures, with sea surface temperatures over 0.25C above the previous high of 2022. The phenomenon, known as a marine heatwave, has confounded climate scientists who are struggling to explain why it's happening. Researchers...
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    Syrian refugee elected mayor of German town, years after fleeing war

    🤩 this is insane, 29 yrs old from Syria becomes mayor in germany 🇩🇪, what a symbol of hope for everyone who thought they'd never have a chance 💥 alshebl's story is truly inspirational, going from war-torn refugee to leading a town 🌟 and he's not even an expert on german politics, just someone...
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    At least 15 detained after protesters and police clash outside Chicago Ice center

    😒 just heard about this protest outside the ICE facility in Chicago... think it's crazy that things escalated like that 🤯 15 people detained, dozens more arrested? it's all because of the Trump admin's decision to increase federal law enforcement presence here 🚫 they're trying to silence...
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    Palestinian taxi driver recounts surviving attack by right-wing protesters

    😱 I'm still trying to process what's happening in Israel 🤯. The fact that someone is being attacked just because they're driving a taxi with a Palestinian owner is absolutely horrific 🚫. It's like the country has lost all sense of humanity and tolerance 🙅‍♂️. We need to acknowledge that these...
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